A Spring-Like Hike

Yesterday was an absolutely gorgeous spring-like day.  Ben came up and we all went out on a hike up Daly Canyon.

This is how Emma rolls...Yep, it was warm enough (in the sun) for no jacket.

Daly Canyon is home to many old mining buildings.

We don't get many photos with all of us!

10 Months Old!

Abigail is full of all sorts of noises and sounds these days.  Our favorite is the Donald Duck-like sound she makes when she is excited.  She is not crawling yet but wants to move.  She usually ends us just turning in circles on her belly.

Check out those chompers!

Winter Break Fun!

It's known as Ski Week in Park City but, no matter what you call it, it comes at a great time.  This past week as been nothing short of busy, but it's still a perfect time to re-charge before the last trimester of the school year.  Oh. My. Goodness.  It feels like the school year just started.  I guess time flies when you're having fun, right?

 Emma went to a couple of birthday parties:  Addie turned 4 and her brother, Adam, turned 1.  Addie's party was at Jungle Jim's Playland.

Avila and Emma

The carousel went quite fast, but that didn't seem to bother the girls.

Emma and her cheesy smile

And then you have this little ham...

We tried to get out each day for a hike.

Abigail's 1st time with a sippy cup--she's getting the hang of it.

Always feeling blessed with these two cuties!

Emma can get Abigail laughing harder than anybody.

She LOVES to rock out to her musical stand-up toys.

9 Months Old!

I say it every month, but I can't believe how quickly time goes by.  Our little Abigail is already 9 months old!  She doesn't seem to be in a hurry to become mobile, but we're okay with that.

It is getting more and more difficult to get these photos.  Here is our series of photos:

I know the sign is hard to read.  Here is what it says:

-getting her 2 top front teeth

-waves at people

-loves strawberries

-stands at her piano and plays music

-constantly making sounds and "talking"

-ordered her first passport

-just started clapping (not on sign)

Daddy/Daughter Dance

This past Friday, our school had a Daddy/Daughter Dance.  Andy took Emma and it sounds like they had a really good time, even though Emma refused to dance.  Crazy girl!

This One's For You, Nanny

We know how much you enjoyed looking at the blog, so we are dedicating this post to you, Nanny.

Last Thursday, we unexpectedly lost Andy's beloved grandmother, Abbie Whitney.  Abbie spent a great portion of her lifetime living in Park City.  She was an active member of the community, avid artist, and amazing matriarch.  Abbie was also a skier.  She skied until she was into her 60's.  So, Abbie, this is for you--Emma's first ski "race" for her ski program she did through her preschool.

They had little gates set up for the kids to ski around--very cute!

It was called the "Cookie Race" because the kids got cookie medals when she finished.  

It was a COLD day.  Those kids are troopers!